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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.57, 382.95 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.57, 382.95 and 247.07 is: 370.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.57 : 382.95 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.57/382.95 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.57x = 382.95 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.57x = 94,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,613.54/255.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.21

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